Derrick Byars
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| Height / weight | 2.01 m / 100 kg |
| Born | 25 Apr 1984 (42 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
Derrick Byars is an American former professional basketball player who played briefly in the National Basketball Association and extensively in various international leagues. Teams he has played in the NBA include the Chicago Bulls, and San Antonio Spurs. He is currently an entrepreneur.
Player Profile
Derrick JaVaughn Byars was born on April 25, 1984, in Memphis, Tennessee.He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 100 kg. He shot right and played both small forward and shooting guard throughout his career.
High School and College Career
Byars attended Ridgeway High School in Memphis, Tennessee, where he earned Fourth-team Parade All-American honors in 2002.He began his college career at the University of Virginia (2002-2004) before transferring to Vanderbilt University (2005-2007). At Vanderbilt, he was named SEC Player of the Year by the coaches and earned First-team All-SEC honors in 2007.
Professional Career
After being undrafted in the 2007 NBA Draft, Byars began his international career with Köln 99ers in Germany (2007-2008) and Chorale Roanne in France (2008). He then played for the Bakersfield Jam before joining Alba Berlin (2009-2010).In 2010, he had brief stints with the Chicago Bulls of the NBA and Panellinios Basket in Greece.
The following years saw him alternating between the Bakersfield Jam and international teams, including Guaiqueríes de Margarita (Venezuela), Cholet Basket (France), and a second spell with Alba Berlin (2012-2013). He also had a small stint with the San Antonio Spurs in 2012.
Between 2013 and 2015, Byars played for multiple teams across Europe: Caciques de Humacao (Puerto Rico), Krasny Oktyabr (Russia), Belfius Mons-Hainaut (Belgium), and CB Sevilla (Spain). He concluded his career with stops at Maccabi Rishon LeZion (Israel), Santeros de Aguada (Puerto Rico), JA Vichy (France), and the Delaware 87ers in 2017.
He was named an NBA Development League All-Star in 2009 while playing for the Bakersfield Jam.
Career Highlights
- 2013 - BBL Cup Champion
- 2009 - NBA Development League All-Star
- 2007 - SEC Player of the Year (Coaches)
- 2007 - First-team All-SEC
- 2007 - AP Honorable Mention All-American
- 2002 - Fourth-team Parade All-American
Derrick Byars FAQ
Where did Derrick Byars play college basketball?
He played at both the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University.
What was Byars' most successful professional achievement?
Winning the BBL Cup with Alba Berlin in 2013 and being named an NBA D-League All-Star in 2009.
How many countries did Byars play in during his career?
He played professionally in eight countries: the USA, Germany, France, Greece, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Russia, Belgium, Spain, and Israel.